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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
INCAA invites India to participate in Argentina’s Mar del Plata Film Festival and Ventana Sur 2019
Argentina expresses keenness to explore co-production possibilities with India
Ms. Lisa Macleod, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Ontario visits India Pavilion at TIFF 2019
India Pavilion at TIFF promotes Indian Cinema in Overseas Market, encourages Foreign Collaborations, Co-Productions and International participation in IFFI 2019Goa
As part of the outreach for the Golden Jubilee edition of International Film Festival of India , the Indian Delegation at Toronto International Film Festival  2019 met with a number of Key Stakeholders from the international film-making industry and apprised them of the proposed festival architecture. The meetings were held in the India Pavilion set up by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Ms. Lisa Macleod, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Toronto, Ontario was amongst the prominent personalities to visit the India Pavilion. The Minister was apprised of the activities of IFFI 2019 & India celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Exploration of India-Argentina Collaboration
Earlier in the day, the Indian Delegation met Ms Viviana A. Dirolli, Executive Director, & Mr Diego Marambio Avaria, International Affairs Coordinator, INCAA  - the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts, Argentina. The objective of the meeting was to seek out INCAA’s help to reach out to Argentina Government for IFFI 2019, potential of exchange between the countries and possibility of co-production treaty between India & Argentina. Indian Delegation apprised them about all the policy initiatives & framework of Indian Government, ease of shooting and launch of the Web portal – www.ffo.gov.in - for online application for shooting at a single point. Further they were notified of the preparations that were undertaken by the Government for the 50th anniversary of the IFFI.
INCAA expressed that India should participate in the premiere film festival of Argentina - Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2019 and also in Ventana Sur 2019, which is attended by the entire Latin American community, with a possible Indian Delegation to Argentina to initiate dialogue on co-production between the two countries.
Indian Delegation interacts with Film Festival Representatives and Delegations
The Indian Delegation also met Ms Jana Wolff, Head- Marketing & Advertising, Berlin International Film Festival, and discussed possibilities of a more prominent presence for India at Berlinale 2020. During the course of the day, the Delegation interacted with Delegations and Film Festivals Representatives including Chinese Delegation to TIFF 2019; Polish Film Institution; Ontario Creates; Mulan International Film Festival; Ms Marie Adler, CEO/ President, Adler Productions; Mr Janis Kalejs, Producer, Films Angels Studios, among others.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister launches “MyNEP2020” platform of NCTE Portal
Platform to be operational from 1st April to 15th May 2021
Inputs and Suggestions regarding NPST and NMM invited from stakeholders on MyNEP2020
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ today launched the “MyNEP2020” Platform of NCTE Web Portal. The platform seeks to invite suggestions/inputs/membership from the stakeholders for preparing draft for development of National Professional Standards for Teachers  and National Mission for Mentoring Program membership . The “MyNEP2020” platform will be operational from 1st April 2021 to 15th May 2021.
This exercise of digital consultation envisages the participation of teachers, education professionals, academicians, & other stakeholders in preparing the documents on teacher policy for sustainable and positive change in the Teacher’s Education Sector. For preparing the documents on above two major recommendations of NEP 2020, NCTE will work in close consultation with individuals/organizations.
Expert committee will extensively review the inputs collected during the consultation period and will finally formulate the Drafts for public review. Comments by the reviewers from the stakeholders will then be used to prepare a final Draft for notification.
Special Service and Features
Walk in interview for empanelment/engaging Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance products
It is proposed to conduct walk in interview for empanelment/engaging Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance/Rural Postal Life Insurance products. Interested candidates fulfilling the conditions below may attend “walk in interview” to be held in the O/o the Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002 at 11.00hrs on 21.08.2021
Eligibility conditions:
- Qualification : 10th Pass
- Age: 18 to 50 years
- Categories: Unemployed/ Self employed educated youth, Ex life advisors/ Ex agents of any insurance company, Ex-servicemen, Aangan wadi workers, Mahila Mandal workers, Retired teachers, Self help groups functionaries, etc or any intending person fulfilling above conditions.
- Desirable: 1. Experience in selling insurance products, knowledge of computers/knowledge of local area. 2. Resident of Chennai City.
- Candidates doing life insurance business in other insurance companies are not eligible to apply as Direct Agent.
Candidates may come with their bio-data, 2 Passport size photograph, proof of age/ educational qualification/ required certificate and experience if any.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri M.Murali, Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India takes several measures to facilitate farmers and farming activities at field level during COVID 19 pandemic
There has been noteworthy progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during COVID 19 pandemic.
There has been noteworthy progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops, the status of which is given as under:
Sowing Area Coverage of Summer Crops:
- Rice: About 68.08 lakh ha area coverage under summer rice as compared to 49.23 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Pulses: About 36.82 lakh ha area coverage under pulses as compared to 9.46 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Coarse Cereals: About 70.69 lakh ha area coverage under coarse cereals as compared to 35.20 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Oilseeds: About 109.20 lakh ha area coverage under oilseeds as compared to 33.63 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Sugarcane: About 50.62 lakh ha area coverage under sugarcane as compared to 49.86 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Jute & Mesta: About 5.89 lakh ha area coverage under jute & mesta as compared to 6.80 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Cotton: About 91.67 lakh ha area coverage under cotton as compared to 45.85 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
Link of details on sowing area
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Pilot Projects Under Operation Greens
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing scheme of Operation Greens since November, 2018 for integrated value chain development of Tomato, Onion and Potato  crops in the selected clusters. Since the inception of the scheme, six  value chain development projects have been sanctioned with total project cost of Rs.363.30 crore; Grant-in-aid of Rs.136.82 crore and private investment of Rs.226.48 crore. The details of these six projects are given in Annexure.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS- TO  OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2272 FOR ANSWER ON 15TH MARCH, 2022 REGARDING PILOT PROJECTS UNDER OPERATIONS GREEN
Details of Projects approved under Operation Greens Scheme
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SN
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Name of PIA
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Location of Cluster
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Name of Crop
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Approval date
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Primary/
Secondary Processing Facilities


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Storage Capacity 
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Total Project Cost

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Grant-in-aid sanctioned 
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Private Investment leveraged 
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1
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M/s Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society
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Chittor, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
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Tomato
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20.03.2019
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90000
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19150
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109.99
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48.82
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61.17
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2
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M/s Nedspice Dehydration India LLP
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Bhavnagar, Gujarat
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Onion
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20.03.2019
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9000
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3200
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63.64
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25.22
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38.42
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3
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M/s KhemanandDudh&Krishi Producer Company Ltd
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Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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Onion
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08.01.2020
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78750
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5000
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31.33
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14.60
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16.73
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4
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M/s Banaskantha District Cooperative Producer Union Ltd
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Banaskantha, Gujarat
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Potato
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08.01.2020
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79200
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12000
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103.87
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30.56
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73.31
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5
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M/s Vangi Foods
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Kheda, Gujarat
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Tomato
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05.03.2020
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9600
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30
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18.50
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4.51
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13.99
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6
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M/s SmartagriAgroville
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Nashik, Maharashtra
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Onion
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03.02.2021
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67834
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7000
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35.97
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13.11
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22.86
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Total
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334384
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46380
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363.30
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136.82
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226.48
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 201.30 Cr
Over 3.83 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,49,482
21,880 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.46%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.51%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 201.30 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,65,61,942 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.83 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10410750
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2nd Dose
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10083124
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Precaution Dose
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6115148
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18428561
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2nd Dose
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17658239
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Precaution Dose
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11693029
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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38343085
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|
2nd Dose
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|
26817744
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
60961790
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|
2nd Dose
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|
50476535
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
559109317
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
506930982
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
10976867
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
203605661
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
194808808
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
7974448
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
127386371
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|
2nd Dose
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|
121730361
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
29586999
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
6,63,46,491
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|
Total
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|
2,01,30,97,819
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,49,482. Active cases now constitute 0.34% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.46%. 21,219 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,31,71,653.
21,880 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,95,359 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.16 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.51% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.42%.
Ministry of Textiles
Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22 under JPM Act, 1987
Compulsorily 100% foodgrains and 20% of sugar to be packed in jute bags
Relief to 3,70,000 workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units a well as support the livelihood of around 40 lakh farmer families
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging for the Jute Year 2021 -22  on 10th November, 2021. The Mandatory packaging norms approved for Jute Year 2021-22 provide for 100% reservation of the foodgrains and 20% of sugar to be compulsorily packed in jute bags.
The reservation norms in present proposal would further protect the interest of domestic production of raw jute and jute packaging material in lndia, thereby, making India self-reliant in consonance with Aatmnirbhar Bharat. Reservation for packaging in jute packaging material consumed around 66.57% of the raw jute produced in the country . By bringing into effect the provision of JPM Act, the Government will provide relief to 0.37 million workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units as well as support the livelihood of around 4.0 Million farm families. Besides, it will help protect environment because jute is natural, bio- degradable, renewable and reusable fibre and hence fulfills all sustainability parameters.
The Jute industry occupies an important place in the national economy of India in general and Eastern Region in particular i.e. West Bengal, Bihar, Odisa, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is one of the major industries in the eastern region, particularly in West Bengal.
The reservations norms under JPM Act provide for direct employment to 0.37 million workers and 4 million farmers in the Jute Sector. JPM Act, 1987 protects interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in jute goods’ production. 75% of the total production of the Jute Industry is Jute Sacking Bags of which 90% is supplied to the Food Corporation of India  and State Procurement Agencies  and remaining is exported/sold directly
Government of India purchases Jute sacking bags worth approximately Rs. 8,000 crore every year for packing of foodgrains, hence ensures guaranteed market for the produce of Jute Farmers and Workers.
Average Production of Jute Sacking Bags is about 30 lakhs bales  and Government is committed to ensure complete off-take of the sacking production of the jute bags in order to protect the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in the Jute Industry.
Prime Minister's Office
Our Men’s Hockey Team at Tokyo 2020 gave their best and that is what counts: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that our Men’s Hockey Team at Tokyo 2020 gave their best and that is what counts. He also wished the Team the very best for the next match and their future endeavours.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Wins and losses are a part of life. Our Men’s Hockey Team at #Tokyo2020 gave their best and that is what counts. Wishing the Team the very best for the next match and their future endeavours. India is proud of our players."
Ministry of Mines
Repurpose of Abandoned Mines
There are provisions in the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules , 2017, prescribing procedures for abandonment of mines which inter alia, require carrying out protective, reclamation and rehabilitation work in accordance with the mine closure plan.
As per Rule 24 of MCDR 2017, a Final Mine Closure plan is required to be submitted by the lessee to the Competent Authority for approval two years prior to the proposed closure of the mine. The Final Mine Closure Plan envisages type of land use proposed by the lessee after complete extraction of mineral which includes proposals for proper reclamation and rehabilitation of the area affected by mining. Mine Closure has to be completed within the specified time period. The mine owner has the responsibility to ensure that the protective measures including reclamation and rehabilitation works have been carried out in accordance with the approved mine closure plan. After the mine closure, the land can be put to alternate use.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Bhalla writes to the Chief Secretaries of states
Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Bhalla has written to the Chief Secretaries of states that a decision to impose or ease the restrictions has to be carefully calibrated. In his letter sent to the Administrators today he said, the blatant violations of norms have been observed in several parts of the country especially in Public transport, market places and at hill stations, he said the spike in number of cases in some states is a matter of concern. He said the authorities concerned are responsible for Covid Appropriate Behaviour in crowded places in public places and shopping areas.
He advised the authorities to re-impose restrictions fines and take appropriate action against the violators and those responsible for spread of COVID-19.
Cautioning that the second wave of Covid is not yet over, Bhalla called upon the states to continue focus on the five-fold strategy for effective management of COIVD-19 i.e. Test, Track, Treat-Vaccination and adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour.
He said the authorities in the state governments should issue strict directions to the district authorities and all other local authorities concerned to regulate the crowded places and take necessary steps and hold the officials responsible for any laxity in the strict enforcement of Covid Appropriate Behaviour.
The Home secretary also urged the state government to widely disseminate the orders issued in this regard to the public and to the field functionaries, for their proper implementation.
Ministry of Defence
JOINT HADR EXERCISE SAMANVAY - 2022 TO COMMENCE AT AIR FORCE STATION AGRA
Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' from 28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022 at Air Force Station Agra. With an aim to assess the efficacy of institutional Disaster Management structures and contingency measures, the exercise will comprise a seminar on Disaster Management, a 'Multi Agency Exercise' involving static and flying displays of various HADR assets and a 'Table Top Exercise'.
Along with involvement of various stakeholders from the country, the exercise will see participation by representatives from the ASEAN countries as well. Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh will be Chief Guest for the Capability Demonstration events planned during the exercise on 29 November 2022.
Samanvay 2022 will promote a synergistic approach towards HADR by various national and regional stakeholders involved in Disaster Management including the Civil Administration, the Armed Forces, NDMA, NIDM, NDRF, DRDO, BRO, IMD, NRS and INCOIS. This multi agency engagement is expected to contribute in the evolution of institutional frameworks for effective communication, interoperability, cooperation and their application for successful conduct of HADR. The exercise also aims to provide a unique platform for exchange of domain knowledge, experience and best practices with the participating ASEAN member countries.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates people of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana for Parli Vaijnath-Vikarabad Electrification Project
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated people of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana for Parli Vaijnath-Vikarabad Electrification Project as entire route of 268 km is now electrified.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"More power to this Mission and congratulations to the people from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana who will benefit from this particular stretch."
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents Bharat Ratna Awards
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented Bharat Ratna Awards to Shri Nanaji Deshmukh , Dr Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika  and Shri Pranab Mukherjee at an Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Click here for citations of awardees
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of approximately 24.16% of total equity shareholding in Quality Care India Limited by Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited
The Competition Commission of India  has approved the acquisition of approximately 24.16% of the total equity shareholding in Quality Care India Limited by Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited.
The proposed combination relates to acquisition of approximately 24.16% of the total equity shareholding in Quality Care India Limited  by Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited.
Acquirer
Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited is a newly incorporated special purpose investment vehicle incorporated in Mauritius and currently has no operations in India. The Acquirer is majorly owned and controlled by an entity, which is advised by the affiliates of TPG Inc. , the ultimate holding company of the TPG group. TPG including its subsidiaries and affiliates, are together referred to as ‘TPG Group’.
The TPG Group operates in India through its various investments with a primary focus on sectors such as financial services, technology, consumer, travel, media, real estate and healthcare.
Target
QCIL is an unlisted public limited company with its registered office in Hyderabad. QCIL is a multispecialty healthcare provider in India. It operates a network of multi-speciality hospitals under the brand name CARE Hospitals across various cities in India. CARE Hospitals has 17 healthcare facilities  serving 7 cities across 6 states in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard brings home ten rescued fishermen from Maldivian waters
Ten Indian fishermen who were rescued from Maldivian waters have been safely brought to Visakhapatnam by Indian Coast Guard on 06 May 2023.
These fishermen had ventured into sea from Thengapatnam near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu on 16 Apr 2023. However, their boat developed engine failure and they were adrift to Maldivian region without any help for 05 days. The fishermen were rescued by MV Furious from Maldives search & rescue region in coordination with Indian Coast Guard MRCC on 26 Apr 2023. Based on information received at Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Center , ICGS Vigraha was dispatched to embark these rescued fishermen from the merchant vessel transiting off Campbell Bay in A&N islands.
Out of the ten fishermen, eight belong to Vizhinjam in Kerala while two are from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Preliminary medical examination of all ten rescued fishermen was carried out on-board the Coast Guard ship and all were found to be in healthy state.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Message on the Eve of International Women’s Day
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in his message on the eve of International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8, has said: -
“On the occasion of International Women's Day, I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the women.
Women are an inspiration to our family, society and the nation. They are the essential base of the social structure. In India too, women have made their mark in every sphere of life. With their distinguished role in all walks of life, they have contributed significantly to the progress of the nation.
Nevertheless, much remains to be done to further improve the socio-economic status of women in India. We all have to work relentlessly towards women's safety, education and independence because only by doing so, we will be able to pave the way for women, especially our daughters, to become more active, capable and empowered.
Let us dedicate this occasion of International Women's Day to the honour, safety and empowerment of women and resolve that we will support them in changing every tradition & policy that hinders their progress.”
Click here to see the President's message